Anatomy & Physiology
The vein on the "little finger" side of the arm
Basilic Vein
Smallest Needle Bore
23 Gauge needle
What neonatal test is required by law
Neonatal (Newborn) screen
Dorsal vein blood collection uses a vein in the patients
hand
The most common cause of blood culture contamination is
improper site preparation
Physiology
The Tourniquet can be applied for?
One minute
What's the best way to restrain a child
Parents or Caregiver
NPO Means
Nothin by mouth
What can be elevated if the tourniquet is left on for more than one minute?
Potassium
Channel for transport of material in and out of the nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Pointing the tube away from your face
The idea of moving the Childs attention from the procedure to something else is called
Distraction
Performed to aid in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Glucose Tolerance Test
Glucose panels are delivered to what lab department
Chemistry
Process of producing energy by breaking down complex compounds into simple compounds
Catabolism
To fill an evacuated tube from a syringe with blood, you need will which device
Transfer device
The safest area for the heel puncture in an infant is
The most medial and lateral portion of the plantar surface
When drawing blood to monitor drug therapy, the peak is drawn 1 hour after the medication dose. The term used to refer to the level prior to the dose is called
Trough Level
Glucose tolerance tests and therapeutic drug monitoring have what in common
They are both timed specimens
Buffy Coat
Standard Precautions state that if there is a possibility of coming into contact with a patients blood or other bodily fluid, you must wear
Gloves
At what age does a child start to understand the mechanics of health and how procedures help lead to a cure
Ages 6-9
A clot in a CBC will result in
Lower WBC and Platelet Count
Airborne Precautions require what PPE
Mask, Gloves and a Gown